Creating an account is simple and free:
You'll receive 6 free credits to get started with your first appraisals!
A domain appraisal is a professional assessment of a domain name's market value. Our AI-powered system analyzes over 50 factors including:
The domain appraisal industry has several excellent services, and we respect the work being done across the board. What makes Appraise.net unique is our deep linguistic analysis and word disambiguation approach that goes beyond surface-level valuation.
Most appraisal systems evaluate domains at face value. We go deeper by analyzing multiple possible interpretations of a domain name and identifying which meaning has the highest commercial value.
We analyze how words can be parsed, understood, and interpreted across different contexts. For example, "sunrise" could be Sunrise the event, Sun Rise the action, or a brand name - each with different commercial value.
We evaluate how different interpretations resonate across demographics, geographies, and cultural contexts to identify maximum market appeal.
We identify which industries would find each interpretation most valuable and rank them by market size and monetization potential.
We select the interpretation with the strongest revenue potential and budget expectations in real-world business scenarios.
Beyond basic valuation, we provide:
While other services might tell you a domain is worth $X, we explain why it is worth that amount by showing you:
This disambiguation-first approach ensures you are not just getting a number; you are getting actionable intelligence to price, market, and sell your domains effectively.
We believe the future of domain appraisal is not just about valuation; it is about understanding the full commercial potential of every possible interpretation and guiding you to the most valuable outcome.
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Domain values can vary significantly depending on the sales context and buyer. Our AI analyzes multiple pricing scenarios:
Our appraisal range represents the retail market range - what an end-user might reasonably pay. This gives you realistic expectations for different selling scenarios.
Our AI system maintains a 95% accuracy rate by continuously learning from market data, sales records, and industry trends. However, domain values can be subjective and market conditions change, so our appraisals should be used as professional guidance rather than absolute values.
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The Appraise.net API lets you integrate domain appraisals directly into your own applications, scripts, and workflows. This guide covers everything you need to get started.
API access is available on Business, Enterprise, and Partner subscription plans. You can generate API keys from your subscription dashboard once you are on an eligible plan.
Every API request requires two credentials, passed as HTTP headers:
ak_live_). You can reveal it on your Profile page after confirming your password.Security warning: These credentials grant full access to your credits. Never share them, commit them to source control, or expose them in client-side code.
The simplest call is a single domain appraisal:
curl -X POST https://appraise.net/api/v1/appraisal -H "Content-Type: application/json" -H "X-API-Key: ak_live_your_key_here" -H "X-API-Secret: your_secret_here" -d "{\"domain\": \"example.com\"}"The API returns a JSON response. For the full response schema and all available endpoints, refer to the interactive API documentation at /api/docs.
To appraise many domains at once, use the batch endpoint:
curl -X POST https://appraise.net/api/v1/appraisal/batch -H "Content-Type: application/json" -H "X-API-Key: ak_live_your_key_here" -H "X-API-Secret: your_secret_here" -d "{\"domains\": [\"domain1.com\", \"domain2.com\", \"domain3.com\"]}"Batch job progress and results can be tracked on the API Activity page.
The API automatically prevents duplicate submissions. If you submit a domain that is already being processed in a pending job, the API will return the existing job details instead of creating a new one. For batch requests, any domains already in-flight are skipped and reported in the skipped_domains field of the response. This protects you from being charged twice for the same appraisal.
API calls consume credits from your account balance at these rates:
You can make API calls from any number of clients with no device or IP restrictions. Rate limits vary by plan:
All appraisals created via the API are automatically available in the web interface. You can find them in My Appraisals, or view any individual appraisal at /appraisal?domain=example.com.
The API Activity page (visible in the navigation menu once you have an API key) provides a complete overview of your API usage:
Getting a domain appraisal is simple:
Each comprehensive appraisal includes:
Yes! Our batch processing feature allows you to appraise multiple domains simultaneously:
Note: These terms are geared towards professional domainers managing portfolios, not occasional domain buyers. Think of them as portfolio management signals – helping you decide what to renew, what to drop, and where your assets sit in the market – rather than "should I buy this?" advice.
Every appraisal includes two key ratings to help you make informed decisions: a Recommendation and a Confidence level.
The recommendation is based on the high estimated value and indicates the quality tier of the domain as an investment:
| Rating | Value Range | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | $100,000+ | Premium asset – highly desirable domain with strong market appeal. |
| Buy | $25,000 - $99,999 | Quality asset – solid investment with good fundamentals. |
| Hold | $5,000 - $24,999 | Decent asset – moderate value, situational appeal. |
| Sell | $500 - $4,999 | Limited appeal – marginal value, narrow market. |
| Strong Sell | Under $500 | Minimal value – poor investment, very limited market. |
The confidence level indicates how certain our AI is about the valuation, based on available market data and comparable sales:
| Level | Meaning |
|---|---|
| High | Strong comparable sales data available, clear market demand, well-established TLD/keyword patterns. |
| Medium | Some comparable data available, moderate market activity, reasonable assumptions made. |
| Low | Limited comparable sales, niche market, or unusual domain characteristics requiring more speculation. |
For the most reliable decisions, consider both ratings together:
Yes! There are two ways to share appraisal information with others:
Click the green "Save as PDF" button at the top of any appraisal page. This opens your browser's print dialog where you can save a clean, professional PDF report that includes:
The PDF can be emailed or shared with anyone -- no login required for them to view it.
Click the "Share" button to copy the appraisal link. Note that viewing an appraisal via link requires:
For sharing with potential buyers or colleagues who don't have accounts, we recommend the Save as PDF option.
When you submit a domain for appraisal, the system performs word segmentation -- the process of identifying where individual words begin and end within a domain name. Because domain names are written without spaces, many domains can be broken into words in more than one way. The way words are broken apart determines the domain's displayed capitalization (called camelization), such as showing SourceBank.com rather than sourcebank.com.
When multiple valid word-breaking options exist, the AI selects the segmentation that is most beneficial to the domain's value. The chosen interpretation will be the one that:
For example, a domain like aboveid.com could be read as "Above ID" (superior identity platform) or as referencing Idaho (ID). The AI selects "Above ID" because the identity/tech interpretation supports a higher valuation, and the domain is displayed as AboveID.com.
Every appraisal report includes a Word Segmentation Analysis section. Within it, two fields capture the full picture:
Shows the chosen word-breaking with spaces between words (e.g., "Above ID", "AI Xercises", "Source Bank"). This is the interpretation the AI determined is most favorable, and it drives the camelized display name you see throughout the report and in your history.
Describes alternative readings, ambiguities, and special considerations. When a domain has multiple plausible segmentations, the notes will call out each one and explain why the primary interpretation was chosen. This is where you will find secondary readings that may be relevant to different use cases or markets.
The segmentation directly influences several aspects of the appraisal:
Tip: If you believe an alternative interpretation better suits your intended use for the domain, check the Notes field in the segmentation section. It often describes secondary readings that may be more relevant for specific niches or branding strategies, even if they do not command the highest general market value.
Semantic Type classifies domains based on how they derive meaning and their linguistic structure. This helps you understand the domain's positioning and potential use cases.
Batch processing allows you to appraise up to 5,000 domains in a single submission at a discounted rate. Understanding the timeline helps you plan accordingly.
📊 Service Level Agreement (SLA)
| Stage | Duration | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| Submitted | Instant | Credits charged, batch queued |
| Validating | 1-2 minutes | The AI validates request format |
| In Progress | 2-20 hours | AI analyzing domains in parallel |
| Finalizing | 1-4 hours | Results compiled into output file |
| Completed | Instant | Results available in your dashboard |
You will receive automatic email notifications at key milestones:
If your batch exceeds the normal processing window, our system automatically handles it:
✅ Do This
❌ Avoid This
If your batch experiences significant delays, we automatically compensate you:
| Delay Duration | Compensation |
|---|---|
| < 30 hours | No compensation needed (within SLA) |
| 30-36 hours | 2% of batch cost (min 15, max 200 credits) |
| 36-48 hours | 5% of batch cost (min 50, max 500 credits) |
| > 48 hours (expired) | 100% refund for incomplete + 5% bonus |
💚 Example: 500 Domain Batch
If a 500-domain batch (1,000 credits) expires with 380 completed and 120 incomplete:
You can monitor your batch progress in several ways:
💡 Pro Tip: Save your batch ID! You can retrieve results anytime using your batch ID, even days or weeks later. All batch results are permanently stored in your account.
While rare (less than 1% of batches), sometimes the AI batch processing can take longer than expected or expire. Don't worry; we have automated systems to protect you and recover your results.
⚠️ What "Expired" Means
The AI batches have a 24-hour processing window. If processing exceeds this (usually due to very large batches or system load), the AI marks the batch as "expired." This doesn't mean your work is lost; we automatically recover all completed appraisals.
Our system monitors all batches 24/7. When a batch expires or gets stuck, we automatically:
Download Results
Retrieve all completed appraisals from the AI (even partial results)
Save to Your Account
Completed appraisals are immediately saved to your history
Refund Incomplete Domains
Full credit refund for any domains that didn't complete
Award Bonus Credits
5% compensation bonus (min 50, max 500 credits) for the inconvenience
Email Notification
Detailed summary with compensation breakdown and resubmit options
When a batch expires, you receive:
Batch: 1,000 domains (2,000 credits)
| Completed appraisals | 850 domains (85%) |
| Incomplete domains | 150 domains |
| Refund (150 × 2) | 300 credits |
| Bonus (5% of 2,000) | 100 credits |
| Total returned | 400 credits (20%) |
| Net cost | 1,600 credits |
| Effective rate per domain | 1.88 credits (6% discount) |
After an expired batch, you'll receive an email with a list of incomplete domains. You have two options:
✅ Easy Resubmit
Use your refunded credits to resubmit incomplete domains. We provide a pre-formatted list you can paste directly into the batch upload form.
⏭️ Skip Them
If you don't need those specific domains appraised, simply keep the refunded credits for future use. No obligation to resubmit.
💡 Tips to Avoid Batch Expiration
Do I need to do anything when a batch expires?
No! Everything is handled automatically. You'll receive an email with details, and all credits/results are already in your account.
How quickly are expired batches processed?
Our monitoring system checks every 30 minutes. Expired batches are typically recovered and credited within 1 hour of expiration.
Can I get a full refund if my batch expires?
You get 100% refund for incomplete domains + keep all completed appraisals + receive bonus credits. This is typically better than a full refund since you keep most of your work.
Why do batches expire?
The AI's batch API has a 24-hour processing limit. Very large batches or high system load can occasionally cause delays. This is an AI service limitation, not specific to Appraise.net.
🛡️ Bottom Line: Expired batches are handled automatically with full transparency. You keep all completed work, get refunded for incomplete domains, receive bonus compensation, and can easily resubmit if needed. No manual intervention required!
Appraise.net can appraise any domain extension with 2 or more characters - including traditional TLDs, new gTLDs, country codes (ccTLDs), and Web3/blockchain domains.
No restrictions! We don't use a whitelist - if it's a valid domain format, we can appraise it.
Rather than restricting by an official TLD list, our AI has learned the relative value and market positioning of different extensions through:
The AI understands that different extensions have different market values:
Our system evaluates blockchain-based domains by considering:
Because we don't maintain a hardcoded TLD whitelist, Appraise.net is already compatible with upcoming new gTLD extensions from the next ICANN application round. Any new extensions will be automatically evaluated based on their characteristics and market context.
Bottom line: If it's a valid domain format, we can appraise it and provide market-appropriate valuations with transparent reasoning.
Every domain appraisal comes with a professional certificate that includes:
After completing an appraisal, you'll see a certificate section with two options:
Absolutely! Our certificates are optimized for sharing on:
Pro Tip: Including an appraisal certificate can increase buyer confidence and potentially improve sale prices.
Yes! Each certificate includes a unique ID that can be verified through our system. This prevents forgery and ensures authenticity when used in domain transactions or portfolio presentations.
We offer six subscription tiers to match different usage levels and business needs. All plans include monthly credits and can be purchased monthly or annually (save 20% with annual billing):
Professional domain analysis for serious investors
Everything active domain professionals need
Scale your domain operations with API access
Enterprise-grade domain intelligence platform
High-volume API access for registrars, marketplaces, and domain platforms
High-volume API for registrars and marketplaces
Complete white-label solution for partners
Note: Credits refresh monthly on your billing date. Unused credits roll over month-to-month while your subscription remains active. All subscribers can also purchase additional credit packs at tiered volume pricing.
Ready to get started? View plans and subscribe
Need custom pricing or higher volume? Contact sales for enterprise solutions.
Annual subscriptions offer significant savings:
Yes, you have full control over your subscription:
Subscription credits roll over month-to-month while your subscription remains active. If you cancel your subscription, any remaining credits are forfeited (non-transferable, non-refundable). Credits you purchase separately with credit packs also never expire as long as you maintain an active subscription. The discount rates on additional credits vary by plan tier, with higher plans offering better rates.
We offer tiered credit packages with volume discounts. All packages are available to paid subscribers:
Enterprise Packs (Partner plans only):
💡 Pro Tip: Credits from purchased packs never expire while your subscription is active. Buy in bulk and save up to 64% (or 90% with enterprise packs)!
You can switch between monthly and annual billing at any time. Here's how:
Important Note
To switch billing cycles, please contact support at support@appraise.net. We will process your request immediately and handle any prorations automatically through Stripe.
Most users prefer annual billing for the 20% savings:
Proration: When switching to annual, you'll receive credit for any unused time on your monthly subscription. Stripe automatically calculates the prorated amount.
If you need more flexibility:
Tip: Annual billing saves 20% and eliminates the hassle of monthly payments. Most users find annual plans to be the best value!
Credits are our simple pay-per-use system:
Purchase credits through volume pricing - the more you buy, the more you save. All packages are available to paid subscribers:
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Domaincracy is dedicated to building powerful tools and resources for domain investors and digital entrepreneurs. Appraise.net is our flagship product, and we are constantly expanding our ecosystem of domain industry tools.
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If your subscription payment fails, we understand that sometimes these things happen. Here's our fair and transparent grace period process:
When a payment fails, your subscription enters a "past due" status. During this 14-day period:
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To update your payment method at any time:
If you're having trouble, just reply to any of our payment reminder emails and we'll help you out!
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Absolutely. We want to reassure you that Appraise.net never stores or has access to your credit card details. When you enter your payment information, it goes directly to Stripe, our payment processor, through their secure checkout system. We only receive a confirmation that the payment was successful - your actual card number, CVV, and other sensitive details are never visible to us or stored on our servers.
Stripe is one of the world's most trusted payment platforms, processing billions of dollars for companies like Amazon, Google, Shopify, and millions of other businesses. They maintain the highest security standards:
Additional security options: You'll notice in the checkout that you can use alternative payment methods like Amazon Pay if you prefer, which adds another layer of separation since you'd be authenticating through Amazon's system rather than entering card details directly.
We offer refunds for unused credits within 30 days of purchase. Subscription refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis. Contact support for assistance with any billing issues.
All subscription plans have access to all credit pack tiers (100+ credits):
Tip: Business and Enterprise subscribers often save more on credit purchases than the cost of upgrading their subscription.
You can access receipts and invoices for all your payments in several ways:
Visit your Subscription page and look for the Receipts & Invoices section in the sidebar. You will see a list of all your past payments with a "View" link next to each one. Clicking this opens a detailed invoice you can view, print, or save as PDF.
Every time a payment is processed (subscription renewal or credit pack purchase), you will receive an email with a View & Print Receipt button. This opens your Stripe-hosted invoice which includes all transaction details.
The Stripe-hosted invoices are professional receipts suitable for expense reporting, tax records, and accounting purposes. You can print them or save as PDF using your browser print function (Ctrl+P or Cmd+P).
If you need a receipt for a past purchase and cannot find it, please contact support@appraise.net with your account email and approximate purchase date.
Paid subscribers get access to 14 specialized analysis tools for comprehensive domain evaluation:
Instantly verify .com domain registration status using official registry data:
Note: Domains not in zone file may still be in redemption or pending delete status.
Analyze domains for potential US trademark conflicts:
Transform domain names into readable CamelCase format:
Measure how clearly and predictably domain names can be pronounced:
Evaluate the emotional tone and associations of domain names:
Analyze how natural and common word ordering patterns are in domains:
Count and analyze syllables in domain names for memorability assessment:
Identify rhyming patterns and phonetic similarities in domains:
Automatically classify domains into business categories and industries:
Analyze the stylistic tone and communication style of domain names:
Identify grammatical roles and word types in domain names:
Evaluate word frequency and commonality using established frequency databases:
Predict how easily users will remember and recall domain names:
Evaluate domain potential as a distinctive, marketable brand name:
Your dashboard provides a complete overview:
The History page provides detailed tracking with multiple viewing options:
Our advanced search system makes it easy to find your previous appraisals:
Yes! You can download your appraisal data in CSV format for analysis, reporting, or record-keeping:
Yes! All your appraisals are saved permanently and can be re-accessed for free from your history. You can also re-download certificates at any time. Use the search function to quickly locate specific domains from your appraisal portfolio, and export your data as CSV for portfolio analysis and record-keeping.
Pricing strategies help you determine the optimal asking price for your domains based on the appraisal value and your selling goals. We provide 6 different pricing recommendations for each appraised domain:
Note: Higher STR Recommended and Lower STR Aggressive strategies are intentionally close and may show identical prices for most ranges. This is by design - they represent the 'sweet spot' where quick-sale pricing meets patient-seller entry pricing.
You can set your preferred pricing strategy in your profile settings:
Once set, your preferred price will automatically display in appraisals, lists, and batch results as "My Price".
Charm pricing uses psychological pricing tactics to make prices more appealing. Our system automatically applies tier-appropriate pricing:
All our pricing recommendations automatically apply appropriate charm pricing based on the domain's value tier and your market preference.
You can view all 6 pricing recommendations in several places:
Asian market pricing adjusts all prices to end in 88 or 888, considered highly auspicious numbers in Chinese culture. The number 8 (八, pronounced "ba") sounds similar to "发" (fa), which means prosperity, wealth, and fortune.
When to use Asian market pricing:
Examples: $5,000 becomes $4,888 • $15,000 becomes $13,888 • $500 becomes $488
Our pricing strategies use curve-based logic with three tiers, each with different multipliers:
Yes! You can change your pricing strategy anytime from your profile settings. The change takes effect immediately and will be reflected in all your appraisals, lists, and batch results. You can also toggle Asian market pricing on/off as needed.
No, the pricing recommendations are guidance tools to help you make informed decisions. You should consider factors like:
Our recommendations provide a data-driven starting point, but you should adjust based on your unique situation and market knowledge.
Domain Lists help you organize your appraisals into custom collections for better portfolio management, tracking, and analysis. Create unlimited lists to categorize domains by any criteria that matters to you.
Create unlimited lists with custom names and descriptions. You can create lists from:
Add domains to your lists in several ways:
Domains can exist in multiple lists. To copy domains:
Use Case: A domain can be in both "My Domains" and ".ai Collection" lists
Transfer domains from one list to another:
The Deal Analyzer helps you identify great buying opportunities by comparing asking prices against appraised values. Paste domains with or without asking prices, set your target buy ratio, and instantly see which domains meet your investment criteria with color-coded ratings.
The Deal Analyzer is a powerful tool designed for domain investors who need to quickly evaluate multiple buying opportunities. It automatically fetches appraisal data, calculates deal quality based on your criteria, and presents results in an easy-to-understand format.
Copy domains with or without prices from anywhere - auction lists, spreadsheets, emails, or marketplace searches. The smart parser handles any format:
Supports: $500, 2.5K, $1,200, or just numbers. Prices are optional - domains without prices will show what would be a great deal.
Use the slider or input box to set your target buy ratio (5-100% of low appraisal value). Default is 10%.
The system will:
Best deals matching your exact criteria. Price is at or below your target ratio (e.g., ≤1% of appraisal at 10% ratio).
Very good deals worth considering. Price is in the lower third between Excellent and Maybe thresholds.
Decent deals that could work. Price is in the middle third between Excellent and Maybe thresholds.
Fair market value. Consider if domain has strategic value. Price is up to your full target ratio.
Outside your buying criteria. Price exceeds your target ratio. Domain may still have value objectively.
Domain hasn't been appraised yet. Listed at bottom for easy batch processing.
Copy domain names and current bids from auction sites. Quickly identify which auctions are worth pursuing and set maximum bids based on appraisal values.
Paste BIN (Buy It Now) listings from GoDaddy, Sedo, or other marketplaces. Find underpriced domains before others do.
When someone offers to sell you a portfolio, paste the list with their asking prices. Negotiate based on aggregate deal quality.
Analyze expired domains from drop services. Focus your catching efforts on domains with the best value-to-cost ratios.
The Portfolio Analyzer helps you understand the overall health and profitability of your domain portfolio. It provides aggregate statistics, value distribution analysis, and profitability projections.
A breakdown of your domains by value tier:
Three scenarios based on different Sale Through Rates (STR):
| Strategy | STR | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aggressive | 2% | Quick flips at lower prices, high volume |
| Moderate | 1% | Balanced approach (industry standard) |
| Passive | 0.5% | Hold for premium buyers, less active selling |
AI-generated advice based on your portfolio's characteristics, including:
STR represents the percentage of your portfolio you'd expect to sell per year. Industry averages vary widely:
Note: Actual STR depends heavily on domain quality, pricing, marketing effort, and market conditions.
The Profitability Analysis table shows projected annual returns under different selling strategies. Understanding these numbers helps you set realistic expectations for your portfolio.
Estimated sales revenue per year, calculated as:
Revenue = Portfolio Value × Sale Through Rate (STR)
For example, a $500,000 portfolio at 1% STR = $5,000 projected revenue.
The total annual cost to renew all domains in your portfolio. This is a fixed cost you'll pay regardless of sales.
The bottom line: Revenue minus Renewal Cost.
Net Profit = Projected Revenue − Renewal Cost
| LOW / 2% / Aggressive | Selling domains at lower prices with higher volume. Good for clearing inventory. |
| MID / 1% / Moderate | Industry-standard assumption. Use this as your baseline expectation. |
| HIGH / 0.5% / Passive | Holding for premium buyers. Lower volume but higher per-sale value. |
If your Net Profit shows negative (red) numbers, your renewal costs exceed projected sales. Consider:
The Auction Analyzer (Beta) helps you make smarter bidding decisions by comparing current auction bids against your calculated maximum bid based on appraised values. See at a glance which auctions have room to bid and which are already over your limit.
Unlike the Deal Analyzer which evaluates fixed-price listings, the Auction Analyzer is specifically designed for domain auctions where you need to know your maximum bid before the hammer falls.
Using the Auction Analyzer is simple - paste your auction listings, set your maximum bid ratio, and click Analyze.
example.com $500another-domain.net 2.5K (ends in 2h)thirddomain.com - Current Bid: $1,200Tip: Domains without appraisals will appear in the "Domains Need Appraisal" section at the bottom. Copy that list to run through Batch Processing first, then return to re-analyze.
The Auction Analyzer displays several columns to help you make informed bidding decisions:
The current highest bid in the auction, extracted from your pasted input. If no bid was detected, this shows "-".
Your calculated maximum bid based on the formula: Max Bid = (Ratio% × Low Appraisal). This is highlighted in green and represents the most you should bid based on your strategy.
The appraised value range (low - high) from our appraisal database. Locked appraisals can be unlocked for 1 credit.
The difference between your Max Bid and the Current Bid: Headroom = Max Bid - Current Bid
Ratings are based on how much of your maximum bid has been used by the current bid:
Excellent opportunity - lots of headroom to bid
Solid opportunity with comfortable bidding room
Decent opportunity but limited upside
Approaching your maximum - bid cautiously
Skip this auction - already too expensive for your criteria
Run this domain through appraisal first
Get the most out of the Auction Analyzer with these expert strategies:
Start conservative (5-8%) and adjust based on your results. Domain flippers often use 5-10%, while end-users building a brand may go higher (15-20%).
Re-analyze auctions as they near closing. Current bids change, and what was "Strong Bid" yesterday might be "At Limit" today.
Click the Headroom column header to sort. Focus on auctions with the most positive headroom - these give you the most bidding flexibility.
Export your analysis before bidding. This creates a record of your due diligence and helps track which auctions you won vs. your calculated max.
When headroom goes negative (red), trust your analysis. Auction fever causes overpaying - let those go and focus on better opportunities.
The Appraise.net Affiliate Program allows you to earn recurring commissions by referring new customers to our domain appraisal platform. This is a standard, single-level affiliate program - not MLM or multi-level marketing.
Visit our Affiliate Program page for complete details, commission calculator, and to apply.
Our affiliate program features a decreasing recurring commission structure that rewards you for the lifetime of each customer's subscription:
Base commission rate on all subscription revenue
75% of base rate (still recurring monthly)
50% of base rate (ongoing passive income)
Continuing rate as long as they subscribe
Example: Refer 10 customers at $99.99/mo who stay for 5 years = Over $7,000 in total commissions from just those 10 referrals!
Use our interactive earnings calculator to estimate your potential income based on your referral goals.
Joining our affiliate program is simple:
Visit our affiliate application page and fill out the short form with your details.
Our team reviews applications to ensure quality affiliates. We typically respond within 1-2 business days.
Once approved, you'll get access to your affiliate dashboard with custom tracking links and promotional materials.
Share your links, refer customers, and start earning recurring commissions!
Ready to apply? Submit your application now
We provide everything you need to succeed as an affiliate:
All tools are accessible through your affiliate dashboard once you're approved.
Commissions are paid monthly via Stripe, typically within the first week of each month for the previous month's earnings.
Example: Commissions earned in January are paid in early February.
Minimum payout threshold is $50. If your balance is below $50, it rolls over to the next month.
All payment details are managed through your affiliate dashboard. You can view pending earnings, payment history, and update payment preferences at any time.
You can check the current status of all Appraise.net services anytime:
Appraise.net uses an advanced queue processor to handle high traffic smoothly:
Smart Processing: Our system automatically balances load across multiple AI servers to minimize wait times.
In the rare event of server maintenance or unexpected downtime:
Appraise.net uses Cloudflare's Content Delivery Network (CDN) to enhance your experience:
Understanding Third-Party Dependencies:
While our servers may be operating normally, access to Appraise.net can occasionally be affected by Cloudflare infrastructure issues. This is a trade-off we've made to provide you with:
During rare Cloudflare outages, you may see a "500 Internal Server Error" or "Cloudflare Error" message even though our servers are functioning correctly. These issues are typically resolved quickly as Cloudflare maintains one of the world's most reliable networks. You can check Cloudflare's status at cloudflarestatus.com.
Common error types and what they mean:
"Request queued at position X" - Your request is being processed in order during high demand
Your Privacy is Protected
Appraise.net will never disclose which appraisals an account has rights to view, whether as the initial requester or as a purchaser of viewing rights. Your appraisal history and access rights remain completely confidential.
All appraisals become public information once their certificate is made public on the Internet by a rightful viewer. This is due to the inherent nature of the Internet and public information sharing.
Important Note
A public appraisal may be superseded by a newer appraisal of the same domain. The most recent appraisal represents the current valuation.
Appraise.net cannot prevent the appraisal of any given domain. Due to the public nature of appraisals once certificates are shared (see above), any domain can be re-appraised by any user.
This ensures that domain valuations remain current and accessible to the broader community while maintaining your privacy regarding which appraisals you have accessed or commissioned.
Your Rights are Protected
Appraise.net can and will restore access to all rightful appraisal access owners. If you lose access to an appraisal you commissioned or purchased, contact support with your account information for prompt restoration.
Try these troubleshooting steps:
Appraisals typically complete in under 15 seconds. If you're experiencing delays:
If you see "Security verification failed" when logging in, it usually means your browser is blocking reCAPTCHA, which we use to protect against automated attacks.
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